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Ministry of Earth Sciences
Weather warnings issued for intense rain spells over Kerala during August 2018
India Meteorological Department  had issued all necessary severe weather warnings through its office in Thiruvananthapuram. As per the regular practice, warnings are uploaded in the local website  every day. District wise rainfall forecast along with warnings are also uploaded and updated thrice daily in the website. Nowcasts for next 3 hours are also issued through SMS to SDMA, SEOC, District collectors using Doppler Weather Radar Data. Weather Forecasts for 5 days and outlook for subsequent two days, which also include heavy rainfall warning and wind warning, are sent through e-mail to Chief Secretary, Addl. Chief Secretary , SDMA, Navy, Special Marine enforcement, Print and electronic media.
High level officials of Kerala Government were briefed in a meeting convened by Chief Minister on 9th August about the strong monsoon conditions with heavy rainfall activity. Also the Addl. Chief Secretary  was briefed orally over phone on all occasions. Member Secretary, SDMA was briefed on 10th August. District Collectors of Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram were briefed on 14th August. Briefings were sent to media also during this period.
Extended range forecasts  issued from Delhi
In a press release issued on 2nd August 2018, it was indicated that the rainfall over ‘extreme south peninsula’ shall be above normal during 9th – 15th August 2018. In the subsequent press release issued on 9th August also, the same statement was repeated, along with a date-wise indication of likely widespread rainfall with isolated heavy rainfall over Kerala re-starting from 13th August. The above press releases had been communicated to the Chief Secretaries of all the States via E-Mail and also posted on the IMD website.
Short & medium range forecasts  issued from IMD Thiruvanthapuram
Orange alerts  were issued w.e.f 6th applicable for 8th August onwards and Red alert  were issued w.e.f 9th August. Further, for showing the severity of rainfall intensity expected, heavy  to very heavy  rainfall warning for Kerala state was issued w.e.f 10th August for 14th August with Orange Alert to
Idukki and Alappuzha, Red alert to Wayanad district. On 11th heavy to very heavy rainfall warning extended for 15th August also with orange alert to Idukki and Wayanad districts.
On 12th August Red alert was issued for Idukki effective from 14th August. On 14th August, again heavy to very heavy rainfall warning was issued for 14th and 15th with red alert and orange alerts for most of the districts. On 15th, extremely heavy  rainfall warning was issued for Kerala state with red alert to all districts for 16th August and red for 7 districts and orange for the remaining 7 districts for 17th August. It may be noted that the Red alert is the highest alert for issuing heavy rainfall warning and no other alerting criteria than this is adopted by IMD.
The weather Bulletins issued from Delhi office also carried warnings for Kerala in ‘Orange’ and ‘Red’ colours about 2-3 days in advance of the event, advising the Disaster managers to be alert and initiate action respectively.
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES 10TH CONVOCATION OF GONDWANA UNIVERSITY
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the 10th convocation of Gondwana University at Gadchiroli, Maharashtra today .
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that education played an important role in the development of any society. She was happy to note that Gondwana University had taken various steps for providing inclusive, cost-effective and valuable education. She said that this University had been empowering students through knowledge, rational approach, professional skills and moral values. She said that the University had focused on building an equitable educational ecosystem, promoting multi-disciplinary research and conducting academic programs for sustainable livelihood. She said that such educational initiatives would make students ready to contribute to the sustainable development of the region and the country. She appreciated Gondwana University for providing new opportunities to the youth of tribal communities and backward classes through education.
The President was happy to note that Gondwana University had been making efforts for the protection and development of the region's forest wealth, mineral resources as well as the art and culture of local tribal communities. She appreciated the University for promoting experiential learning through courses like Talley, Bamboo Craft and Forest Management. She also appreciated establishment of Tribal Research Center of the University which is engaged in research on local issues.
The President said that students and the university community were expected to study and address global problems. It is their duty to discuss and find solutions to contemporary issues such as climate change and environmental degradation through traditional knowledge, latest technology and innovation and research.
The President said that youth have a very important role to play in the inclusive development of society and the country. She advised students to stay connected with their roots, their university, while pursuing their dreams.
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AYUSH
Dr. Munjapara Mahendrabhai launches “AYUSH AAPKE DWAR” Campaign at Ayush Ministry
2 lakh medicinal plant saplings from 44 locations of 21 states to be distributed during launch ceremonies
Ayush Ministry launched the campaign “AYUSH AAPKE DWAR” from more than 45 locations across the country today. Dr. Munjapara Mahendrabhai, Minister of State, for Ayush launched the campaign from Ayush Bhawan by distributing medicinal plants to staff. On this occasion, Dr. Munjapara addressed the gathering and appealed to adopt medicinal plants and take care of these as a part of their family.
Total 21 states are participating in the launch activities today in which more than 2 lakh saplings will be distributed. Minister of Ayush, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal will also launch this campaign from Mumbai. The campaign aims to distribute medicinal plant saplings to 75 lakh households across the country in one year. The medicinal plants include Tejpatta, Stevia, Ashoka, Jatamansi, Giloy/Guduchi, Ashwagandha, Kumari, Shatavari, Lemongrass, Guggulu, Tulsi, Sarpagandha, Kalmegh, Brahmi and Amla.
Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary Ayush, Special Secretary, Ayush Shri P.K. Pathak, Shri D Senthil Pandiyan, Joint Secretary, Ayush and other senior officials were present at the event.
Under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, several other programs including the launch of the Y-Break App, distribution of Prophylactic Ayush Drugs have been launched already. The lecture series for school and college students will be held tomorrow and webinar on the Y-Break app is to be organized on 5th September.
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Cabinet
IIMs to be declared as Institutions of National Importance
Cabinet approves Indian Institute of Management Bill, 2017
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Indian Institute of Management Bill, 2017, under which the IIMswould be declared as Institutions of National Importance which will enable them togrant degrees to their students.
Following are the salient features of the Bill:
i. IIMs can grant degrees to their students
ii. The Bill provides for complete autonomy to the Institutions, combined with adequate accountability.
iii. Management of these Institutions would be Board driven, with the Chairperson and Director of an Institution which will be selected by the Board.
iv. A greater participation of experts and alumni in the Board is amongst otherimportant features of the Bill.
v. Provision has also been made for inclusion of women and members from Scheduled Castes/Tribes in the Board.
vi. The Bill also provides for periodic review of the performance of Institutions by independent agencies, and placing the results of the same on public domain.
vii. The Annual Report of the Institutions will be placed in the Parliament and CAG will be auditing their accounts.
viii. There is also a provision of Coordination Forum of IIMs as an advisory body.
Background:
Indian Institutes of Management are the country's premier institutions imparting best quality education in management on globally benchmarked processes of education and training in management. IIMs are recognized as world-class management Institutions and Centers of Excellence and have brought laurels to the country. All IIMs are separate autonomous bodies registered under the Societies Act.
Being societies, IIMs are not authorized to award degrees and, hence, they have been awarding Post Graduate Diploma and Fellow Programme in Management. While these awards are treated as equivalent to MBAs and Ph.D, respectively, the equivalence is not universally acceptable, especially for the Fellow Programme.
President's Secretariat
President’s Greetings on the eve of Onam
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, has greeted fellow citizens on the eve of Onam.
In his message the President has said, “On the auspicious occasion of Onam, I extend my greetings and good wishes to my fellow citizens and, especially to our brothers and sisters of Kerala in India and abroad.
Coinciding with the harvest season, Onam brings with it optimism for the future and gratitude for nature’s bounty.
May this auspicious harvest festival, which underlines the importance of agriculture in our country, inspire us to work for the progress and prosperity of our nation.”
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Bio-Medical Waste Management During COVID-19 Pandemic
Guidelines issued by Central Pollution Control Board  “Handling, Treatment & Disposal of Bio-medical Waste Generated during Treatment/Diagnosis/Quarantine of COVID-19 Patients”, are being followed by all Central Govt. Hospitals. During COVID-19, Central Government Hospitals have been advised to manage and dispose the bio-medical waste as per as Bio-medical Waste Management Rules-2016.
All the Central Govt. Hospitals located in States/Union Territories are equipped with Bio-medical Waste facility.
The details of bio-medical waste generated by some major Central Government Hospitals under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare are as below:
Annexure
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Sl no.
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Name of Hospitals
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Bio Medical waste generated during COVID-19 Category wise 
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Yellow
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Red
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Blue
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White
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1.
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS, New Delhi
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432553
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538968
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215891
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3004
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2.
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Lady Harding Medical College & Associate Hospital, New Delhi
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87860
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105759
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17090
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12508
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3.
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Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi
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497104
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363323
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43354
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3498
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4.
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Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi
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94554
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122374
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25538
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3489
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5
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National Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
, New Delhi
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4391.63
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13513.14
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3539.7
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295.65
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6.
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Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research , Puducherry
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60956.9
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27329.5
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3030.1
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365.55
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7.
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National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
, Bengaluru
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19883
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20080
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1434
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1727
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8.
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North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health & Medical Sciences
, Shillong, Meghalaya
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15663.19
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9467.65
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506.6
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121
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9.
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Post Graduate Instituteof Medical Education & Research
, Chandigarh
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686889
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292401
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74251
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1038
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10.
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Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Institute of Mental Health
, Tezpur, Assam
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472.14
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704.815
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108.668
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8.495
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11.
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Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute  Delhi
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5382.89
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6653.36
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1197.94
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106.45
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12.
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences , Bathinda, Punjab
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788.65
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179.69
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0
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0
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13.
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences , Rishikesh
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113561
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52311.6
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1651
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265.8
The Minister of State , Sh. Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha here today.
Ministry of Science & Technology
National Social Organization and Institute Meet emphasizes on need to create awareness on rural issues and its solutions
Kolkata, November 7, 2019
The National Social Organization and Institution Meet  was inaugurated by Dr. K. Muraleedharan, Director of CSIR- Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute  as part of the India International India Science festival here today. The programme highlighted the need for capacity building, Institutional Collaborations and Knowledge-sharing by social organizations by finding solutions to the rural issues by application of technologies for their betterment.
In his inaugural address, Dr K. Muraleedharan elaborated on the role of CGCRI in the context of technology and for creating awareness about its usage. Shri A. Jayakumar, Special Advisor, Vijnana Bharati, in his address, said that India has a diverse population with varied mindsets and therefore national social organization has a responsibility in playing a pivotal role and to have initiatives for positive transformations.
The objective of NSOIM Meet is to engage the science-oriented organisations and institutions, especially grassroots voluntary developmental organizations, in nation building through the intervention of science and technology. This three-day meet is with the objective of deliberating on innovative ideas and technologies, methodologies and products developed by Research and Development institutions that are beneficial for common people.
Discussing on the topic ‘UN-SDGs in Indian Context: Vision 2022, 75th Year of Indian Independence’. Dr Anil Rajvanashi from the Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute , Maharashtra, deliberated on the lack of facilities for common people such as electricity, drinking water facilities and sanitation in rural India. While elaborating on NARI’s efforts to overcome these challenges he mentioned about the technologies such as an environment friendly cooking stove, solar water purifiers, motor assisted cycle rickshaw and battery powered small farm machines, among others.
Dr JP Sharma, Joint Director, ICAR-IARI, who chaired the session, said that food production is sufficient however, it is important that a farmer be trained in areas for create enabling environment for increasing income for rural prosperity. Dr. SP Gon Chaudhary, NB Institute of Rural technology, Kolkata discussed about the role of the Institute in providing the rural communities access to sustainable light, cooking fuel options, clean water and banking utilising solar technologies.
Shri Krishna Bhalchandra, UNDP in his address on SDG’s and last mile connectivity and explained the importance of adhering and working towards sustainable development goals for the progress of the country. Dr HS Tripathi, CSIR-CGCRI talked about technology in rural pottery sector and ceramics which has helped increase the income of rural population in this sector.
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Ministry of Power
Union Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy visits NHPC Dulhasti Power Station and Dam site of Kishanganga power station
Shri R. K. Singh, Union Minister of Power, New & Renewable Energy, visited Dam site of 330 MW NHPC Kishanganga power station at Gurez in Bandipora District of the UT of Jammu & Kashmir today
The Hon’ble Minister was accompanied by Shri S.K. G. Rahate, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power, Shri A.K. Singh, CMD, NHPC and Shri Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary, Power Development Department, J&K.
During his visit, the Minister inspected various components of Dam and Spillway. He also inspected construction work of dam toe power house  and was briefed about the progress of works. During the visit, the Hon’ble Minister also interacted with the representatives of the local people.
Shri R.K. Singh, Union Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy visited the Dam Complex of Dulhasti Power Station. Yesterday. Shri S. K. G. Rahate, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power, Government of India, Shri Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary, PDD, J&K and Shri A.K. Singh, CMD, NHPC also visited the station with him.
Shri R. K. Singh and other dignitaries were welcomed by Shri Nirmal Singh, General Manager , Dulhasti Power Station with bouquet on their arrival at the dam premises. Thereafter, all the dignitaries were accorded a grand welcome by other senior officers and employees of Dulhasti Power Station. Hon’ble Minister was accorded ceremonial Guard of Honor by Central Industrial Security Force personnel.
On this occasion, the Minister inspected the dam complex and took stock of the operation of the power station. Shri Nirmal Singh, General Manager , Dulhasti Power Station explained about the power station operation in detail to the Minister.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Dr. Rajendra Kumar takes over the charge of Director General, ESIC
ESIC should look after the workers well and provide the best quality services to them: DG ESIC
Dr. Rajendra Kumar, a senior IAS officer from Tamil Nadu Cadre  took over the charge of Director General of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation  under Ministry of Labour & Employment, Govt. of India at its Headquarters on 04.10.2022 in New Delhi. Before assuming the charge of Director General, ESIC, Dr. Rajendra Kumar, IAS has served as an Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Electronics and IT  in the Government of India.
Upon taking charge he chaired a meeting of the senior officers and said that ESIC should look after the workers well and provide the best quality services to them so as to make a positive impact on the society. He stressed upon improving its service delivery mechanism, by augmenting technology and ensuring adequate presence across the country.
Dr Rajendra Kumar has got vast experience of governance and management of District & State level Organisations. He has also served as the Principal Secretary in the Departments of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Youth Welfare & Sports Development in the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Dr. Rajendra Kumar, has a Ph. D in International Economic Development and Regional Planning from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA, an M. Tech in Management and Systems from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi and a B.tech in Civil Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. Besides having an impressive and stupendous academic background, he is also a prolific writer having published a book, several research papers in international journals and articles on technology and policy in leading newspapers and magazines to his credit.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Organizations allotted space in NDMC area expected to clear their dues expeditiously
In response to Rajya Sabha Starred Question No. 174 on 4th August, 2021 regarding office spaces allotted to NGOs and social organisations, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs had replied that space has been allotted to 9 NGOs/Trusts/Memorials/Social Organisations, within the limits of New Delhi Municipal Council. The payment of rent is regularly monitored through the website of Directorate of Estates. As on 30.06.2021, a sum of ₹ 3,79,48,957/- has been received from these organisations from the date of their allotments.
Out of the 9 organizations mentioned, 6 had dues on them. In this regard, it is informed that Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation had dues of ₹11,06,400 as on 30.06.21. This Organization has paid ₹ 10,55,600 in the afternoon of 3rd August while ₹2,35,200 have been deposited on 5th August, 2021 afternoon. Therefore, this organization has fully cleared all its dues.
Organisations, whose rents are due, have been issued notices by the Directorate of Estates. They are expected to clear their dues expeditiously, otherwise appropriate legal action shall be initiated against them.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Department of Fisheries organizes Swachhata  Campaign under “Swachhata Hi Seva  2023” program today
About 200 persons participate in programme and clean garbage/scraps piled up around the office and the market place
Secretary, Department of Fisheries Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi extends gratitude to local residents and other officials for their participation in Swachhata Hi Seva  Programme
In pursuance of Government’s vision of “Garbage Free India”, the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying organized a Swachhata  Campaign under the Programme “Swachhata Hi Seva  2023” outside the Office of National Federation of Fishers Cooperatives Ltd , Sarita Vihar, New Delhi at 10:00 AM today.
The Swachhata Hi Seva  Programme at FISHCOPFED, Sarita Vihar was led by Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary, Department of Fisheries along with Shri Sagar Mehra, Joint Secretary  and Ms Neetu Kumari Prasad, Joint Secretary . Officers/Officials of Department of Fisheries, FISHCOPFED and citizens from neighbouring areas participated in the Shramdan activities with full enthusiasm. About 200 persons participated in the programme and cleaned the garbage/scraps piled up around the office and the market place.
Subordinate Offices under the Department of Fisheries have also organized the Swachhata Hi Seva programme today at different locations across various States. Total 18 different sites were identified by them across the country where shramdan activities were undertaken include fishing harbour, fish landing centers, fishing jetty, coastal fishing village, fish markets etc.
Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary, Department of Fisheries extended his gratitude to local residents and other officials for their participation in Swachhata Hi Seva  Programme. Officials from FISHCOPFED and local residents expressed their sincere gratitude to the Department of Fisheries for selecting the location for cleanliness drive and spreading the message of cleanliness.